Volvo C70

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 16 model years from 16,800 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

16,800

Highest Pass Rate

2012 (80%)

Years Covered

About the Volvo C70

The Volvo C70 was MOT tested 16,800 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 16 model years (1998 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 80% from 593 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 71%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Volvo C70 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 122,080 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 69,550 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Volvo brand average of 87%, the C70 is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volvo models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1984cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,227

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the Volvo C70?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Volvo brand average-10% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread9 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Volvo C70 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	79%	494	69,550 mi
2012	80%	593	77,384 mi
2011	73%	1,098	90,321 mi
2010	75%	1,585	93,174 mi
2009	74%	1,786	95,694 mi
2008	75%	2,254	107,960 mi
2007	74%	2,556	102,720 mi
2006	71%	2,325	98,826 mi
2005	75%	803	88,192 mi
2004	79%	1,050	93,504 mi
2003	78%	758	91,932 mi
2002	77%	507	96,658 mi
2001	77%	376	100,260 mi
2000	80%	222	110,002 mi
1999	79%	232	107,330 mi
1998	78%	161	122,080 mi

Questions about the Volvo C70

Is the Volvo C70 reliable?

Across its 16 model years in our data (1998 to 2013), the Volvo C70 averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 16,800 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 80%.

Which year Volvo C70 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Volvo C70 has the highest MOT pass rate at 80%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 71%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.